Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of South Pittsburg, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in South Pittsburg, TN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of South Pittsburg. Other nearby bases include Chattanooga (9), Dalton (5), and Fort Payne (4). The farthest listed company is about 49 miles out. The closest is Eagle Appliance Services, about 16.5 miles away. 14 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 39 businesses. South Pittsburg is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Pittsburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.5, 19.4, 22.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
At the top of the South Pittsburg list: Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (29.7 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Doctor Appliance (31.7 miles away, based in Estill Springs, 4.6 stars from 1,106 reviews); Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (38.0 miles away, based in Collegedale, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.7 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.3 stars from 417 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in South Pittsburg
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for South Pittsburg. Freezer repair in South Pittsburg.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in South Pittsburg
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for South Pittsburg
Most ice maker calls in South Pittsburg come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Questions to Ask a South Pittsburg Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Pittsburg, TN
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a South Pittsburg technician a trip for parts.